The new FT3DE provides reliable 5W RF power output in compact design and light weight from factor - W62mm xH100mm x D32.5mm/ 282g. Battery power-saving settings are available for each frequency band with TX outputpower level (5W/ 2.5W/ 1W/ 0.3W) individually selectable. Even in a compact body, the user can enjoy loud and clearC4FM voice quality from 700mW of audio power. Real Dual Band Operation (V+V, U+U, V+U, U+V) areavailable with two independent receivers, and the FT3DR/E supports simultaneous C4FM digital monitoring for both theA and B bands (C4FM/C4FM standby).

The new FT3DE is designed with a high-resolution 320 x 240 dot matrix full color TFT LCD display – whichclearly highlights the frequency of the operational bands. Utilizing the Touch Sensitive Screen function of the display,three-one-touch-panel keys at the bottom of the display are used for changing the mode, direct frequency entry andvarious setting from the function menu display with ease of use in mind. With its highly visible full color display, thenew High-Resolution Band Scope function is available as one of the new advanced features which enables users tomonitor up to 79 channels centered around the current VFO frequency in real time. Number of channels scanned isselectable from from19ch/ 39ch/ 79ch.

The features of the C4FM digital communication which are already popular in the market such as Automatic ModeSelect (AMS), Digital Group ID (DG-ID) operation, and Smart Navigation function are available with the newFT3DR/E. The new FT3DR/E supports the WiRES-X Portable Digital Node Function as well. In the same way assome other current C4FM transceivers, users can easily set up a portable digital node with the new FT3DR/E and theoptional SCU-39 cable kit and enjoy the WiRES-X internet communication.

CAM (Club Channel Activity Monitor) function is one of the new and advanced features of the FT3DR/E. Up to 10groups with 5 channels per group each, of frequency used memory channels can be registered, and whist receiving on thecurrent channel, the signal strength of this channel and past peaks of the other channels in the group can be displayed andmonitored. With a single touch of a channel bar graph, it becomes the active operating channel and the FT3DR/E usersmay immediately start communicating with other club members on that channel.

A built-in Bluetooth unit is installed in the new FT3DR/E. Users can enjoy the Hands-Free Operation using theoptional YAESU Bluetooth headset SSM-BT10 or a commercially available product. SSM-BT10 is equipped with thePTT button and supports the voice activated transmission (VOX) function.